Zel brushed a strand of hair from her eyes as he hung over her. He was filling with a happiness that that one face brought to him. Her ruby eyes, and firey hair, subdued by a gentle smile she most certainly would never let anyone see...until now. He could feel her breathing and her warmth in his arms. It was incredible; he could literally feel her life.

Lina reached up to his dreamy gaze and took his beautiful face down to her lips. Zel held her again, her scent mingled with the rose petals fallen around her.

A quick glance as he came up midway. Their eyes centimeters apart. Zel became aware of Lina breathing more quickly. She curled her fingers in his soft tresses.

"Zel..." She pulled him to her and he came to simply lie on her. He rested on the curves of her form and she just held him, feeling is weight and his warmth comfort her, and then, his movements stir something within her.

He enveloped her harshly, saying her name, and engaging them in their most passionate kiss yet. Lina complied willingly, letting her hands roam over him, encouraging his body's movements. At the same time, their hands slipped under each other's garments, pulling them away. It was a slow process in the night, but they came to want much more.

Zel began to kiss her cheek, then neck. He strayed below her collarbone and began tugging at the neckline of her dress. Lina deftly unbuttoned the back, stopped only by Zel who wanted to do the rest. Her dress hung loosely over her. After a glance, he took her lips again. Lina returned the favor, removing his jacket. She pushed him away, making him watch her undo his shirt. They sat before each other, Zel watching her intensely. She quickly undid his bow tie and vest, then hesitated before reaching for the button at his gasping neck. She opened each one slowly, glancing up occasionally at his hungry eyes. She smiled each time, tenderly letting her fingertips glide over him. She opened the shirt and pulled it off, and he stared at her, bare before her. Waiting. She placed her palms over his chest and began growing, circular, caressing movements. His breaths came more deeply as he watched her watch him. Lina leaned up, clinging to him, and rested just over the nape of his ashen neck. Taking the open seams of her dress in his hands, Zel pulled them away. Lina came face to face with him, staring into his eyes for his astonishment as he began to disrobe her.

He hesitated, then reached for her. Zel's arms came around her bare back, and Lina moaned up to the sky as Zel drank in the curves of her breasts. He lowered her beneath him again, moving down her body. He tenderly kissed her nipple, then began to suckle. Lina's hands grasped tighter around Zel's shoulders, and she began to writhe. He left her still gasping when he removed her dress completely. Zel lay on her again, letting his weight find places inside her. Lina made a sharp cry, followed by waves of soft moans as he slid over her. Zel came back up to watch her face again. Her ruby eyes focused on him as he gingerly caressed her cheek.

"Zel." She whispered, smiling.

"I love you, Lina." He kissed her again, her legs twining around his. Never leaving his kiss, Lina slowly forced herself atop him. She slid her cheek downward against his body, her eyes closed, savoring his features. She came down to his pants and removed them quickly. The only thing between them now was their most intimate apparel. Lina rested on Zel. She closed her eyes and let her lips grasp around his body before finding a hold on his own lips. All the time, she moved over him, delving into his flesh. She rubbed her thighs against his, rocking her body slowly against him. The last of their clothing became an obstruction which was quickly dealt with on both sides.

"Beloved..." He smiled, hanging over her again, and tenderly tracing her cheek.

She replied with a kiss that brought them together in every way possible.

Lina's eyes clenched, her brow furrowing. It hurt more than she could say. She found comfort in his kisses, and drank in the distraction. Each time she wanted to cry out, she held it inside, within his kiss. She remembered that she loved him, that being close to him---the warmth of his skin, his breath, his heartbeat--- was all she ever really wanted. She knew that now. And suddenly, as his soft face slid against hers, the pain dissipated.

Zel moved slowly inside her, taking in all her sensations. Occasionally, his ecstasy would break way to a hunger. He made a jarring movement inside her, eliciting a harsh cry from her. He continued softly, enjoying the tenderness of her skin, her sweet kisses, and her delicate hands searching through him. He had her, finally, within his grasp, he realized. Zel smiled against her kiss, then suddenly snuggled against her face.

Lina held Zelgadis, her hands rubbing into his back. She smiled up at the sky, enjoying the warmth of his skin, how his breath slid across hers, the firmness of his sculpted body, and yet how he touched her just so... She absently noted how this perfect night was framed by those roses around them. But her thoughts didn't linger there long. Zel delved into her again. His movements becoming deeper, and quicker. Lina thrusted herself against him, swaying herself to add to it all. Zel himself moaned. She welcomed the blissful sound. With their entire bodies clamped together, Lina dropped her resistances, arched her back up, and called out for him. She began to sag in his arms and he put her down slowly. His movements stopped, but he stayed inside her. Zel watched her pant against the sweet grasses. He teased her face and neck with caresses from his fingertips, and lightly fondled her cleavage. She made appreciative moans, and when her breathing calmed, he slowly moved again. Lina opened her eyes and gripped herself. She gritted her teeth, but seeing Zel do the same gave her a wicked smile. She thrust herself against him, digging her nails into his back. She never let up against him and gave him a few good movements, until he fell against her. Lina released him, thankful. But it was worth it, giving him this. She rolled atop him, letting him rest against the petal-covered grasses, just as she did moments before. She watched him pant, framed by blood red petals and sweet grasses. His perfectly smooth features and violet wisps were so beautiful to look at. She snuggled against him again, and he had enough of his senses left to close his arms around her.

The cooling breeze blew again, bringing the scent of rose petals.

"Zelgadis Greywiers...I love you..." she said aloud.

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